AI/ML Instructor - Casual

About the role

The Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) and the AI Hub at the University of Minnesota occasionally hire casual employees to perform a variety of non-academic and/or academic work responsibilities, limited to no more than 14 hours per week. Appointments are based on need, funding, and performance. Positions are housed in TLI and do not constitute a posting for vacancies; instead, they establish a pool of applicants from which selections will be made on an as-needed basis throughout the year. Individuals in these positions will design, develop, and deliver non-academic curricula focused on upskilling and reskilling employees, with an emphasis on Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML). The training will equip employees with essential skills in AI development and application, ensuring the safe, ethical, and responsible adoption of these technologies.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the project curriculum team to develop course materials, including defining learning outcomes, project schedules, assignments, and learning assessments.
• Upload course materials into the Canvas learning management system.
• Deliver the course to project participants.
• Communicate with participants through Canvas, office hours, email, or other methods for the duration of the course.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Demonstrated distinguished track record in the AI/ML-related field.
• Professional and/or teaching experience related to assigned instruction responsibilities may be required.

Preferred

• Master’s degree or higher is preferred.
• Proficient knowledge of AI concepts, including machine learning, deep learning, and agentic AI, and how models are developed, trained, and validated.
• Understanding of operational, ethical, legal, data compliance, and regulatory aspects; understanding of regulatory science and the future of AI in regulatory science.
• Understanding of the roles of various personnel and how they intersect to ensure ethical, legal, and privacy compliance.
• Pedagogical practices that are engaging, motivating, and tailored to the needs of adult learners.
• Experience in teaching adult learners and creating quality curriculum and assessments, both in person and in virtual learning environments.
• Ability to translate complex and technical concepts into clear, accessible language and provide opportunities for learners to connect what they are learning to their specific workflow and role.
• Familiarity with AI tools and their use cases across the industry, such as administrative automation, predictive analytics, and algorithms specific to diagnoses and treatment.
• Strong communication skills, including creating feedback and communication that is clear, timely, solution-focused, and positive.

About the Technological Leadership Institute (TLI)

The Technological Leadership Institute (TLI) is an interdisciplinary center at the University of Minnesota, established in 1987 by an endowment from the Honeywell Foundation. Part of the College of Science and Engineering, TLI is ranked among the top engineering and science schools in the country. The Institute is committed to lifelong learning, offering graduate degree programs, graduate certificates, undergraduate experiences, and continuing education opportunities that bridge the gap between business and technology.

About the AI Hub

The AI Hub serves as the front door to Data Science and AI at the University of Minnesota. It connects people, ideas, and tools across the University to strengthen Minnesota’s position as a national leader in Data Science and AI. The Hub brings together researchers, educators, students, industry partners, and community organizations to share knowledge, coordinate efforts, and accelerate innovation. As a facilitator, it develops and centralizes training, education, and guidance to build a deeper, more responsible understanding of AI. As an amplifier, it highlights and elevates work across the University in data science, computing, and applied AI, ensuring Minnesota’s growing AI ecosystem reflects the needs and values of its communities, industries, and public sector. The mission is to make it possible for everyone in this ecosystem to contribute to—and benefit from—the future of AI.

Pay

Pay range: $130 per hour; depending on education, qualifications, and experience.

Benefits

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications.